FIFA extend rules on maternity and adoption
Football's world governing body said in a statement that the objective of the new rules, which will come into force on Saturday, "is to reflect the reality of women's football and to promote inclusivity by providing protection to female players desiring to have a family".
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FIFA issued new rules on Friday to help female players and coaches during pregnancy by extending maternity cover to adoptive parents while encouraging national teams to facilitate contact with families